[ad_1] The League of Legends’ developer’s “men-first” and “bro” company culture was first brought to light by a Kotaku investigation, which described a sexist environment where women are routinely discriminated against. One former and one current employee then sued the company over violations of the California Equal Pay act, detailing a workplace wherein “crotch grabbing,” […]
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Nearly 40 percent of online Black Friday purchases were made with phones
[ad_1] It was also a banner year for online Black Friday shopping as a whole. There was a record $7.4 billion in internet-based sales versus $6.2 billion last year, and people were more comfortable spending for expensive items with an average order of $168. It won’t surprise you to hear that many were shopping for […]
Amazon designs faster ARM-based chips for its cloud servers
[ad_1] Last year, Amazon announced the launch of its ARM-based processor called Graviton which was optimized for performance and cost. According to a source who spoke to Reuters, the new processors are at least 20 percent faster than this first-generation ARM chip. The technology for the chips comes from ARM Holdings, a British company which […]
LG’s mobile head is now the company’s CEO
[ad_1] LG moved its executives around and switched up the head for its mobile business more than once over the past couple of years. Back in 2017, the company named Hwang Jeong-hwan as president of mobile in an effort to make the unit more competitive until he was replaced by Kwon. Under Kwon’s leadership, LG’s […]
Samsung gets closer to building ‘QD-OLED’ TVs that rival LG’s OLED
[ad_1] While Samsung has become dominant in using OLED technology on mobile displays — even Apple uses its screens for iPhones — in TVs, the big name in OLED is its competitor, LG. LG’s TVs have wowed testers with their ability to control light precisely because each pixel is self-illuminating, unlike the “QLED” branded quantum […]
Jonathan Ive removed from Apple’s leadership page
[ad_1] There were reports swirling around at the time of the announcement that Ive felt Apple CEO Tim Cook wasn’t interested in design and was more focused on operations. Cook heartily denied that though, calling the reports “absurd.” In either case, the impact that Ive has had on Apple over the years is undeniable. He […]
Amazon is discounting more Echo Show models by up to $80
[ad_1] The second-gen Echo Show has a sharp, colorful, 10-inch display — thanks to design refinements, it doesn’t take up too much counter space. The Echo Show 8 is Amazon’s most recent addition to the lineup. It combines the same screen and sound capabilities of the Echo Show with the camera shutter and form factor […]
AT&T and Verizon agree to change their eSIM practices
[ad_1] The DOJ was initially concerned that AT&T and Verizon attempted to lock devices on their networks even if the device had an eSIM. But the parties have agreed to change how they determine standards for eSIM, which will allow consumers to use eSIM to switch carriers, rather than having to insert a new SIM […]
Facebook buys ‘Beat Saber’ creator Beat Games
[ad_1] We’re excited to announce we’re joining @oculus Studios as an independently operated studio in Prague! This is a big step for us and we can’t wait to push VR even further together! https://t.co/WzWLjtnN7g — Beat Games (@BeatGamesStudio) November 26, 2019 Beat Games will “continue to ship content and updates for Beat Saber at the […]
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
[ad_1] While behind the wheel of the 2020 Passat I was reminded that this is Volkswagen’s no-nonsense sedan. It’s not fast, luxurious, or techy. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for with sensibility. With a starting price of $22,995, it’s not totally devoid of technology. The MIB II infotainment system is housed […]